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25 Mar 2025 at 11:04

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking services for the incineration of radioactive waste under the procurement title "Incineration of Radioactive Waste." The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with an extended submission deadline of 11 April 2025 at 12 PM. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and covers the incineration of both solid and liquid radioactive waste packaged in various container types, including steel drums, fibre kegs, and plastic packages. The services will be carried out at the Culham Campus in Abingdon, UK (region UKJ14). The procurement method is an open procedure, and all documents and submissions must be conducted electronically in English.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hazardous waste management, particularly those with expertise in handling and incinerating radioactive materials. Companies equipped with the necessary certifications, such as Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs), and the capability to manage diverse packaging requirements will find this contract particularly advantageous. This procurement process supports long-term business growth through a potential contract period from 23 May 2025 to 22 May 2026 with an optional extension of up to four additional years based on mutual agreement, ensuring a significant ongoing opportunity for the selected service provider.

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Notice Title

Incineration of Radioactive Waste

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for Incineration of Radioactive Waste. The authority uses and will continue to use a variety of packaging types for its solid and liquid incinerable waste, including 200ltr steel drums or fibre kegs as well as plastic packages of varying volumes (20l up to 1000L IBCs as appropriate). Where dangerous goods, either class 7 or otherwise require disposal, the organisations qualified and appointed DGSAs (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors) will review and approve packaging choices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for Incineration of Radioactive Waste. The authority uses and will continue to use a variety of packaging types for its solid and liquid incinerable waste, including 200ltr steel drums or fibre kegs as well as plastic packages of varying volumes (20l up to 1000L IBCs as appropriate). Where dangerous goods, either class 7 or otherwise require disposal, the organisations qualified and appointed DGSAs (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors) will review and approve packaging choices.

Renewal: Optional extension of 4 years on an annual basis subject to mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011067-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90513300 - Refuse incineration services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 May 2025 - 22 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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